leadership. First-level manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Manager, Accounting Management

• Direct and supervise one or more accounting teams, including supervisors and staff.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, university policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory filings and coordinate audit activities.
• Advise leadership on budgeting and monitor financial performance against plans.
• Analyze financial results and deliver reports and insights to executive leadership.
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Manage hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and employee development.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Manager, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Strong reporting skills
• Budget management
• Accounting in a University environment

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45022B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Department: 01948 - Facilities Support
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $82,000 - $100,000
Close Date: 8/13/2026
Open Until Filled: